Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12163. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
CPSC recall 12163 has the recall date 26 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Gerber. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Knives With Replaceable Blades.
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| Incidents and injuries | None |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable 3.18" blade which can be folded into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use. The black handle has four diagonal slots on both sides. When closed, the knife measures 4.57" in length and when open, it measures 7.75". The Gerber "sword and shield" trademark appears in silver, on one side of the blade, close to the handle. The name "Gerber®" is written in silver on the knife's pocket clip. This recall involves model numbers 30-000435 and 31-001101. The different model numbers refer to the same knife sold in a box (30-000435) and in a blister pack (31-001101). The model number is printed on the original packaging underneath the barcode. It is not printed on the knife. |
| Product | Gerber® Instant™ Knife, About 3,000, Knives With Replaceable Blades |
| Sold at | Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2012 through March 2012 for about $50. |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Category: Knives With Replaceable Blades
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Knives With Replaceable Blades
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Gerber
- 12
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 12163The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12163. https://recallregister.com/product/1034-gerber-recalls-instant-knife-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12163 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2012 through March 2012 for about $50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12163?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12163?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000